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Seaham Beach

The town of Seaham and its beach were once disfigured by the coal industry. Today the mines and coal shipping equipment are gone and the town is prosperous again, with new housing and employment opportunities.

This is a series of shots from the beach, which is a popular destination for a stroll for many in the area, situated to the north of Seaham.
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Fred Gordon 02-Oct-2012 15:15
My Father, who lived in Seaham all of his life, visited te beach regularly in his retirement years, and searched among the pebbles for glass that had been sea washed until very smooth. He then used to wash them at home and then he took empty washed jam jars and glued the glass items of many colours onto the jars. He then used them for putting fresh flowers from his garden. We beleive that this activity prolonged his life. Thanks for showing me my birthplace, although i visit Seaham regularly as I have now lived in Sunderland for over 50 years. I also must congratulate you on your style and presentation of your Galleries Regards
Bob 16-Jul-2009 15:17
The beach at Seaham has so much sea-glass you would be unlucky if you didn't find a dozen or more 'good' pieces whenever you go for a walk there. Just stroll along at any phase of the tide, but try to pick a time when not too many other collectors will have been there since the tide ebb. If the sun is shining just walk near the edge of the tide, but of course there are thousands of pieces hidden amongst the pebbles and in the sand everywhere along the entire beach.

Look out for the occasional yellow or orange amongst thousands of clear and green examples. If you are really lucky there are larger pieces, mostly in clear, but some with coloured inclusions. My best ever find was a long thin pebble, beautifully smooth in clear glass with a cone of yellow/brown glass at one end.
winniefred tillei 08-Feb-2009 17:24
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Guest 28-Jan-2009 22:27
Some of the best photos of Seaham
LJ 15-May-2008 17:57
I am looking for the best time to go to Seaham and visit the beach for beach combing sea glass. Can you tell me when these pictures were taken? It is best to comb the beach when the rocks and tides are rougher,
Any help is appreciated!
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